Miracles Do Happen in Zachary!
Highlighting this Special Medical Issue of Zachary Neighbors is the story of three members of the Zachary community who experienced very serious medical emergencies and miraculously survived... More
Editorial
How Does Your Garden Grow?
You can’t read a newspaper, watch television or listen to the radio these days without hearing somebody offer sage advice about ways to save money...More
Do you know your risk for heart attack or stroke?
For many people, the first sign that they have cardiovascular disease is a heart attack or stroke. Knowing your risk can help you take steps to prevent heart attacks and strokes before they occur. The key is a simple blood test called the PLAC test... More
Free Health and Wellness Guide Promotes Better Living for Seniors
By the year 2030 senior citizens (those age 65 and older) will account for 20 percent of the American population, according to the National Council on Aging. Advances in medicine have increased longevity. Average Americans in the 21st century will live 30 years longer than people in the 20th century... More
Know Your Healthy Heart Numbers and Risk Factors
It is very easy to tell someone your cell phone number, social security number and date of birth. But cardiologists want you to be just as familiar with a different set of very important numbers: your numbers and risks for heart disease... More
Influenza Care and the Elderly: Important Caregiver Guidelines
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. On average, five percent to 20 percent of the population of the United States contracts the flu annually... More
Have We Lost Our Manners?
This is one in a series of articles by well-known parent adviser and Baton Rouge resident Jill Rigby-Garner. She has been featured on numerous television and radio shows and has received praise from students, teachers and experts like Dr. Laura Schlessinger... More
New Lane Regional Medical Center Program Helps Businesses Save on Healthcare
We recently heard about a new program Lane Regional Medical Center is sponsoring for businesses in and around Zachary. It sounded interesting, and it is being managed by Heather Murphy. So we stopped by for a chat with Heather last week about WELLNESSWORKS... More
